Learn to say “NO” and mean it!

How can you confidently respond when someone makes a request you’d prefer not to accommodate?Â
This article shares some ideas you can use to make sure you don’t find yourself doing something you’d very much prefer not to do.
The question has just been posed.  Pause. Was your inclination to say yes, even though there’s a voice [...]

Feel confident with the boss

Some advice for building a strong relationship with your boss, and taking charge of your careerÂ
Managers are interested in employees who will help them accomplish the many goals that are often set for their teams.  Self-starters, initiative takers, independent, results oriented individuals are often in demand.Â
If your boss had a hand in hiring you then you [...]

Career Success - The Power Tools For Success

The only thing standing in the way of you receiving that coveted promotion is your actions. And the only guaranteed aspect of the modern workplace is that there is nothing guaranteed. Dedication and solid goals are steps in the right direction. Using these Power Tools will definitely put you on the path to be noticed [...]

Career Success - Get Yourself Noticed!

You may have heard of the expressions “Patience is a virtue” and “Everything comes to those that wait” but let me assure you, in the corporate world, if all you are doing is being patient while waiting for someone to promote you because you have been there so long now, then you are mistaken.
The only [...]

How to Focus on Your Goals and Achieve More

When asked what your New Year’s resolution is, you may say “exercise more often.” That is not a goal, but a vague statement. If you state with certainty, “exercise 20 minutes every other day,” then you are setting a goal that is focused and achievable.
Let’s explore some techniques on how to focus on your goals [...]

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